This week's Oscar nominated writer is Eric Heisserer, who wrote the adapted screenplay for "Arrival." He's otherwise known for "The Thing," "Lights Out," and "Final Destination 5," all of which are horror movies. "Arrival" deals with some psychological thrills for sure, but it's more of a drama, and a welcome deviation from what I've … Continue reading In-Depth Interview – Eric Heisserer
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Quote of the Day – Stephen King
I agree with Stephen. It's important to read for several reasons. It increases your vocabulary, allowing you to use the proper words for the story you want to tell. It expands what you know about the world around you, opening your mind up to new possibilities. It also allows you to question the world … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Stephen King
In-Depth Interview – Barry Jenkins and Tarell McCraney
The Oscars are coming up, and what better way to celebrate the nominated writers than to feature them in our upcoming in-depth interview posts? Last week we had a post about the writer of "La La Land," Damien Chazelle. If you missed that make sure to check it out! This week's writers are Barry Jenkins and … Continue reading In-Depth Interview – Barry Jenkins and Tarell McCraney
Oscar Nominations 2017
It's that time of the year! All the Oscar nominations are in. If you haven't watched the movies yet, I have a list and great article about them here: Washington Post: Oscar Nominations 2017 “La La Land” was the big story from the nominations announcement for the 89th Academy Awards on Tuesday morning, as … Continue reading Oscar Nominations 2017
Quote of the Day – Anton Chekov
I hear that one of the biggest rules in writing is "show, don't tell." Don't tell us "Jake has a crush on Jenny." Show us, "For the whole class period, Jake has been staring at Jenny from across the classroom. Every time she looks his way his heart leaps, he buries his head into his … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Anton Chekov
In-Depth Interview – Damien Chazelle
Damien Chazelle has certainly come on to my radar this year. Over the past several years he has written and directed a couple of my favorites, "Whiplash," "10 Cloverfield Lane," and "La La Land." His characters and stories are wonderfully written, and his films have consistently kept me on the edge of my seat. … Continue reading In-Depth Interview – Damien Chazelle
In-Depth Interview: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Fun fact: Before he was famous, Ben Affleck had a very difficult time giving out his last name on the phone. When he said, "Affleck," people on the other side of the line would hear, "Asslick." Jokes aside, the rest of what I found in this interview from 1997, was wonderful and entertaining. Ben Affleck … Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Friday Fun – Holiday Writing Humor
Happy Holidays to everyone! You know, even Santa edits his writing, but he likes to get it all down first. A lot of writers find it better to put all their thoughts down before starting the editing process. I happen to be one of them. Imagine if Santa put you on the Naughty List by … Continue reading Friday Fun – Holiday Writing Humor
In-Depth Interview – Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau is famous for being one of the few who have been truly successful at his multiple crafts. A triple threat in the film business, consisting of writing, acting, and directing. He started off trying to make an acting career for himself by making the cult classic, "Swingers." He created this movie to … Continue reading In-Depth Interview – Jon Favreau
Friday Fun – Writing is Rewriting
Kermit... you know it's time to clean up that mess you call a "first draft." You'll have to rewrite a couple of times if you truly want to impress Miss Piggy. Find the parts of the script that truly speak to you, and they may speak to the rest of the world.
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